2022 RUB to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5436 ISK

YEARLY LOW

0.9419 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0139 ISK

2022 RUB to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the RUB to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 29, valuing the pair at 2.5436. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 0.9419.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6017 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6853 to the December average rate of 2.1507, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.5436 was up 36.65% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.8615, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,718 ISK

2021 Average 8,618 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 4,710 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,008.49 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.4747

1.0843

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to ISK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.7326, compared to 2.2953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5627 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7326

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.6268 ISK (High: 1.5687 / Low: 0.9419). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0805 ISK (High: 2.3919 / Low: 2.3114).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6268

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0805

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3948 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3948

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 2.2839) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.6822), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6018 (+35.77%).

2022 Avg (June) 2.2839

2021 Avg (June) 1.6822

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7552	1.6325	1.6853
February	1.6610	1.2041	1.5949
March	1.5687	0.9419	1.2002
April	1.8318	1.4998	1.6181
May	2.2654	1.7831	2.0129
June	2.5436	2.0083	2.2839
July	2.4949	2.1072	2.2957
August	2.3590	2.1454	2.2813
September	2.5158	2.1651	2.3581
October	2.4869	2.2422	2.3272
November	2.3919	2.3114	2.3588
December	2.3304	1.9193	2.1507